Which are some of the most famous distilleries for Japanese whisky?

1. Yamazaki Distillery: Yamazaki is one of the most representative single malt whiskies in Japan.
It was founded in 1923, has a production capacity of 6 million liters, belongs to the Suntory Group, and was founded by Shinjiro Torii.
The main products are single malt whiskies, including:
Yamazaki 1923 (no year), Yamazaki 12, Yamazaki 18, Yamazaki 25, and limited editions such as Yamazaki 1984, Yamazaki Sherry Bucket, Yamazaki 50, Yamazaki 55, etc.
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2. Hakushu Distillery: Hakushu is one of the world's highest-altitude distilleries.
Built in 1973, with a production capacity of 2 million liters, it belongs to the Suntory Group and is known as the "Forest Distillery".
The main products are single malt whiskies, including:
Baizhou 1973 (no year), Baizhou 12, Baizhou 18, Baizhou 25.

3. Chido Distillery is the only distillery in Japan that produces only grain whisky.
It was built in 1972, its production volume is unknown, and it belongs to the Suntory Group.
The main products are grain whiskies, including Chita whisky.
Additionally, the grain whisky produced by Chita is extensively used in blending blended whiskies, including:
Hibiki 12-Year-Old, Hibiki 17-Year-Old, Hibiki 21-Year-Old, Hibiki 30-Year-Old, Hibiki 35-Year-Old, Hibiki Japanese-Style Blended Whisky, Hibiki Master Selection Blended Whisky, Season.

4. Yoichi Distillery: Yoichi is the only place in the world that still uses the "direct coal-fired distillation method".
It was established in 1934, with a production capacity of 2 million liters, and belongs to NIKKA. Its founder is Masataka Taketsuru.
The main products are single malt whiskies, including:
Yoshi is non-vintage, Yoshi is 10 years old, Yoshi is 12 years old, Yoshi is 15 years old, and Yoshi is 20 years old.

5. Miyagikyo Distillery: Miyagikyo is one of the few distilleries in Japan that produces both single malt and grain whiskies.
Built in 1969, it has a production capacity of 3 million liters and belongs to NIKKA.
The main malt whiskies produced include: Miyagikyo non-aged, Miyagikyo 10-year-old, Miyagikyo 12-year-old, and Miyagikyo 15-year-old.
The blended whiskies produced include: Taketsuru No Age, Taketsuru 17 Year Old, Taketsuru 21 Year Old, and Taketsuru 25 Year Old.